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Explore Egypt On This 5-Day Cruise From Luxor To Aswan
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, Culture, Sailing

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on this exciting 5-day cruise for a thorough exploration of Upper Egypt on a Nile cruise ride, starting from Luxor. Visit the ancient Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Edfu Temple and the Temple of Kom Ombo before moving to Aswan. End the tour with explorations of the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae.

Highlights
  • Cruise on the breathtaking Nile River from Luxor to Aswan
  • Explore historical sites like the Karnak Temple & the Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Visit the famous King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings
  • See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
  • Day 1- Luxor Nile Cruise - East Bank Sightseeing expand_more
    • Be greeted by your Egyptologist Tour Guide for an incredible journey through time into the lives of the ancient Egyptians.

    • Be escorted along the East Bank of the River Nile to see the impressive and famous Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, along with the Avenue of Sphinx, which connected the two Temples in ancient times.

    • Transfer to your Nile Cruise boat for the rest of the day and evening.

    Please note: There is an optional tour of the 'Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple'  that can be done. 

  • Day 2- Luxor Nile Cruise - West Bank Sightseeing expand_more
    • After enjoying a leisurely breakfast on board the Nile cruise boat, your expert tour guide will take you on a fascinating Nile journey to the West Bank of the River Nile.

    • Visit the original resting place of the world-famous boy King Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings and discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only Female Pharaoh) at El Deir EL Bahari and the two towering statues of the Colossi of Memnon.

    • After this memorable experience on the Nile, you will return to your boat for lunch and set sail towards Edfu via the famous lock at Esna.

    Dock overnight at Edfu with a superb dinner on board. *Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Day 3- Tours to Edfu and Kom Ombo expand_more
    • Your morning will start after breakfast on your Nile Cruise boat with a guided expert tour of Edfu Temple, an inspiring Temple dedicated to the God Horus (falcon-headed God). This is one of the best-preserved temples along the Nile.

    • Following this, have lunch onboard your Nile cruise boat, whilst sailing on towards Kom Ombo.

    • Once arrived, you will indulge in an exciting tour with your guide of the Temple of Kom Ombo, the famous home of the two Gods Sobek (the crocodile God of fertility), and the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder (the Good Sister, a special form of Hathor).

    • Sail along on your Nile journey to Aswan under the spectacular Aswan Bridge, the Gateway to Nubia and Aswan City, and see the remarkable sandstone rocks illuminating the ‘Tombs of the Nobles’ dating back to the Middle Kingdom here. 

  • Day 4- Aswan Nile Cruise Sightseeing Tour expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will prepare as another exciting day awaits you, where you will be escorted by your expert Egyptologist Tour Guide in Aswan for a fantastic tour to see the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae in Aswan.

  • Day 5- Departure expand_more
    • Leave your memorable Nile Cruise behind and deboard the boat after breakfast.

    • Transfer to Aswan airport or train station for departure and return flights back home. 

What's Included
  • Accommodation on board 5 Star Nile Cruise on full board basis

  • Shore excursions and Nile Cruise sightseeing tours

  • Meet and greet service upon arrival & departure

  • Round trip transfer by A-C vehicle

  • Land transfers (Aswan- Luxor) around 3 hrs driving

  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions

  • Excursions to visit Karnak and Luxor temples

  • Excursions to visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon

  • Excursions to visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

  • Excursions to visit Philae Temple, High Dam and the unfinished obelisk

  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan as per itinerary

  • Expert English-speaking Egyptian Tour Guide for all Nile Cruise tours and shore excursions

  • Service charges and all applicable taxes included in the package price

What's Excluded
  • Any extras and personal spending/expenses

  • Tipping to cruise crew and guide

Know before you go
  • $600 per person in the Double Cabin

  • $850 per person in the Single Cabin

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 USD 600 Per Person

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USD 600 / person